Sweet potatoes are not only healthy but their leaves and stems are also edible and beneficial.
Raw vs. Cooked Sweet Potatoes:
Raw sweet potatoes detoxify the blood, while cooked ones nourish it. White-skinned sweet potatoes improve skin smoothness, and red-skinned varieties help nourish blood and energy.
Health Benefits:
Sweet potatoes benefit the spleen and stomach. They are especially good for children with weak digestive systems. Sweet potato stems lower blood sugar and help detoxify, manage inflammation, and aid digestion.
Eating Sweet Potato Skin:
The skin is nutritious, aiding digestion, while the flesh nourishes. Avoid eating the skin if it’s moldy or has dark spots.
Nutritional Benefits:
- Weight Loss: Low in fat and calories, sweet potatoes help control hunger, making them great for weight management.
- Beauty and Skin Care: Rich in vitamins and nutrients, they support skin health and prevent wrinkles.
- Preventing High Cholesterol: Sweet potatoes effectively suppress cholesterol levels.
- Regulating Blood Sugar: White sweet potatoes improve insulin sensitivity in diabetics.
- Lowering Blood Pressure: Their potassium content helps balance minerals and reduce blood pressure.
- Reducing Stroke Risk: High potassium and low sodium in sweet potatoes lower stroke risk by 20%.
- Nourishing Joints: The mucin in sweet potatoes is beneficial for joint health.
